Faith
& memory.
Stories, traditions and spiritual heritage that help explain what makes Sri Muktsar Sahib unique.
Faith in Muktsar is not only found inside a shrine. It lives through stories of sacrifice, remembrance, pilgrimage and traditions carried from one generation to another.
The story behind Muktsar
The Chali Mukte
The forty Sikhs remembered as the Chali Mukte gave their lives at Khidrana in 1705 and became central to the identity of Sri Muktsar Sahib.
Courage & devotion
Mai Bhago
Mai Bhago is remembered for inspiring the forty deserters to return to Guru Gobind Singh Ji and fight at Khidrana.
Faith in the city
Maghi Mela
The annual Maghi gathering commemorates the forty Mukte and brings pilgrims to Sri Muktsar Sahib every January.
Muslim heritage
Angooran Wali Maseet
An old mosque near the railway station, recognised by the District Administration as part of Sri Muktsar Sahib's heritage.
A sacred connection
Sarai Naga
Sarai Naga, near Sri Muktsar Sahib, is identified by the District Administration as the birthplace of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru.
Our sources
Historical information is cross-checked against government and institutional sources wherever possible.
District Sri Muktsar Sahib